LA Galaxy star Donovan: EPL chapter 'probably over'

The 32-year old LA Galaxy forward has had two previous loan stints with Everton - in the winters of 2010 and 2012 - but has confirmed that any future return to the UK is now likely to be out of the question.

"I'll certainly be back - I doubt as a player - but as I've said many times, Everton grabbed a big part of my heart, so I'll be back at some point."

The Galaxy take on Manchester United in a friendly on Wednesday and Donovan admits he feels for his former Toffees boss David Moyes who met his demise as United manager after less than a season in charge.

"It was hard for me to watch last season, because I was pretty close to David Moyes when I was at Everton, and I was rooting for him to do very well," he added. "It was a little bit difficult to see them struggle.

"I have no doubt that, eventually, he'll land on his feet. He didn't become a terrible manager because of one season. He's built a great reputation for a reason, and I think he's an excellent manager."